Worth noting: District 2-4A game…Neville’s defense has been the star for the Tigers this season. In the five games they have played, the defense has grabbed 11 interceptions and recovered eight fumbles. Laurence “Hootie” Jones may be the top recruit of the defensive unit, but Anterrius Butler leads the team with four interceptions. Scott Rider also has three. ... On offense, Neville has maintained a balanced attack. In last week's game, Kylon Highshaw caught three touchdown passes. So far this year Highshaw has 271 yards on 11 receptions.…Franklin Parish won’t be an easy opponent to start off Neville’s district schedule. Franklin Parish’s losses came to a tough Airline team and Class 1A state contender Haynesville.

Pick: Neville 35, Franklin Parish 27

WEST MONROE (3-2, 0-0) at ALEXANDRIA (1-4, 0-0)

Kickoff: 7 p.m.

Last week: West Monroe defeated Calvary Baptist, 28-23. Alexandria lost to Peabody, 32-7

Last year: Did not play.

Worth noting: District 2-5A game…West Monroe is tied for third in District 2-5A behind Pineville and Ruston. Alexandria is in last place…West Monroe’s Steven Jones led the team in rushing last week against Calvary Baptist with 108 yards…This season, West Monroe has averaged 31.8 points a game and has allowed an average of 21 points a game. ... Alexandria has averaged 14.8 points a game and allowed an average of 28 points a game. West Monroe still is in the top 10 in the LSWA Class 5A polls at No. 6.

Worth noting: Non-district game…Union Parish blew by Ouachita Christian last week, ending Ouachita Christian’s 39-game winning streak. The Farmers are a physical, talented team with the best overall record in District 2-3A and remain at the No. 7 spot in the LSWA Class 3A polls.…Bastrop had a high-scoring game with Parkway two weeks ago, but Parkway overpowered Bastrop 79-56. The Rams bounced back Friday with a 46-27 win over Rayville. Bastrop is capable of putting points on the board, but it will be a true test to put up big numbers against the Farmers.

Worth noting: District 2-5A game …Pineville’s non-district strength of schedule is not particularly strong this year, but the unranked Rebels have taken down every foe they have faced. ... Ouachita Parish lost to Neville and Evangel Christian this year in non-district play, but is currently on a two-game winning streak. Ouachita Parish receiver Cameron Sims No. 16 prospect in the NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune Nifty 50 and Alabama commitment will be a player to watch this week.

Worth noting: District 2-5A game…Ruston has not broken the top 10 in the LWSA Class 5A polls, but its lone loss was to an undefeated Neville. The District 2-5A title is up for grabs and Ruston is not a team to count out. The Bearcats lost their opener to Neville but have responded with four consecutive victories, including two shutouts.